Focus problem with the PowerShot SD850 IS / IXUS 950 IS Digital Camera Out of focus on any zoom (picture or movie) on any mode (macro, far, full DOF range). Pictures ok when in wide angle and macro no zoom. Programming problem or mechanical problem?

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Focus problem with the PowerShot SD850 IS / IXUS 950 IS Digital Camera Out of focus on any zoom (picture or movie) on any mode (macro, far, full DOF range). Pictures ok when in wide angle and macro no zoom. Programming problem or mechanical problem?

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